The accompanying payoff matrix depicts the possible outcomes for two players involved in a game of Rock,Paper,Scissors.If a player receives a payoff of 1,the player wins; if the player receives a payoff of -1,the player loses; if both players receive 0 (zero),the players tie.If Madonna chooses rock and Kid Cudi chooses paper,Madonna's payoff is ________ and Kid Cudi's payoff is ________.

A) 0; 0
B) 1; 0
C) 2; 0
D) -1; 1
E) 1; 1

Question

The accompanying payoff matrix depicts the possible outcomes for two players involved in a game of Rock,Paper,Scissors.If a player receives a payoff of 1,the player wins; if the player receives a payoff of -1,the player loses; if both players receive 0 (zero) ,the players tie.If Madonna chooses rock and Kid Cudi chooses paper,Madonna's payoff is ________ and Kid Cudi's payoff is ________.

A) 0; 0 
B) 1; 0 
C) 2; 0 
D) -1; 1 
E) 1; 1

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the payoff matrix, paper beats rock, so Kid Cudi wins and receives a payoff of 1. Madonna loses and receives a payoff of -1. Therefore, the answer is D (-1; 1).

As for the best choice, there isn't really one since it's a game of chance. Each option (rock, paper, or scissors) has equal likelihood of winning, losing, or tying, assuming the players choose randomly.

The Accompanying Payoff Matrix Depicts the Possible Outcomes for Two